I really hope that New Super Mario Bros. U will have different art styles in the different worlds. When they showed it on stage, there was a Van Gough style Boo’s house level, but that was not on the show floor. That’s certainly a step in the right direction, or should I say triple-jump in the right direction. One of the main complaints of the first game was bland and generic backgrounds. Just keep Mario and his gameplay the same, but change the world he’s in. Nintendo is probably withholding info on Bowser, Peach, and the koopalings, until closer to launch; no use in laying all your Hanafuda down months in advance.

For the love of God Nintendo please stop using the "wah wah"! in the music! Matter of fact get Koji back on music!

Kondo was the one who wrote the NSMB theme and introduced the wahs. The NSMB composers need to make their own music instead of trying to mimic Kondo's past themes. It worked great for Super Mario Galaxy.